On a business trip to Hartford, CT, I called on Monday to make an appoinmtment on Wednesday to see Gia. (search 860 area code)She has good reviews, and I was looking forward to a hot time. I am a first timer with her.
I spoke with her agent who does the scheduling, set the time, gave her my hotel, and that I would confirm on Wednesday. So I called Wednesday morning and confirmed again, stating that I would arrive at my hotel around 4pm for the 5pm appoinment. Everything was set. This is all standard stuff.
I went to the cash machine, and called around 4pm to give my room number, but Gia's agent said that I had cancelled. I asked if Gia was still available, and the very apologetic agent said she would see what she could do.
The agent called later, and then said that unfortunately Gia had an "emergency" and would not be available that evening, but would love to schedule me the following day, which I could not do. Then the agent apologized again.
I think what happened is that some a-hole called, cancelled my appoinment, so he could get his rocks off. IMHO, this has got to stop. You should respect the providers' schedules, as well as your fellow hobbyists.
Am I way off base here? Is this just the risks you take in the game, particularly for first time appointments?
By calling and saying to the agency "I am Gia's 5pm, I'
ve had a change of plans and I've got to cancel"
Duh.
These people run an ILLEGAL business, and you think that it would be possible to do something like that without verifying your identity? They do screenings and the like, but you can cancel an appointment just by calling up and saying "I'm Gia's 5pm".
Besides, WHY would someone do that? For grins? Or is there a grand conspiricy out to get you?
BTW...how would they have known that Gia HAD a 5pm??? Just dumb luck?
How long did you say you've been doing this?
Duh back at you.....
-- Modified on 11/12/2002 9:45:38 AM
You take this way too seriously. My advice to read the threads below and move on...
Naaa...I just resent the implication that *I* was dumb, when YOU are the one who didn't see the obvious...
Remember, I wasn't the one looking for advice...."I think what happened is that some a-hole called, cancelled my appoinment, so he could get his rocks off. IMHO, this has got to stop. You should respect the providers' schedules, as well as your fellow hobbyists. Am I way off base here?"
Yes you were.
I'll gladly move on now, unless you want to take another shot at me....
"You take this way too seriously"...am I the one who thinks the hobbyist union is trying to ruin his life by canceling his apointments??
Duh...and snicker....lol
I had almost the same thing happen to me, 20 minutes before my appointment scheduled with an agency I'd never seen before. More than likely, the agency got offered more hours (consequently, more $$) in the same time slot from another client; as business goes, your appointment gets binned and are offered the "she had an emergency" excuse. Don't blame the "other" client, that's the agency's doing. I understand agencies and providers are in this for the money, but it puts off "good" clients like me; I spend $1000-$3000 per month on the Hobby and remember first impressions for a long time. Hey, it's a free country; agencies and SPs do what they want... but so can I!
Thnis is what happened, I'm sure.
Relax and take it with a grain of salt.
This is a hobby where not very many are reliable.
Move on to the next and call it a day.
Could Happen. Lives of the people that work this gig can be hectic as hell.
I've heard some lame excuses, but "you cancelled" ???!
Your "fellow hobbyist" theory doesn't make sense, unless you know someone that had the information about your appointment and name.
-- Modified on 11/8/2002 9:42:25 PM
I have been in this hobby for several years. And I am constantly amazed at the behavior shown by more than a few providers. I have been "no showed" more times than I can count. Having a provider be late, (up to two hours), does not surprise me anymore. If I make ten calls I know that I will receive no more than 3 or 4 callbacks. When I am on the short end of "bad behavior" the only way I have of dealing with it is to not call the lady again. And I don't. And then I see other ladies, such as Ali and Cheyenne and Sandie (all of LA), who are very scrupulous about being on time, and answering calls and e-mails. And I wonder why, if they can do it, why can't others??????? But then again, every business has those who treat the customer as they would want to be treated, and those who don't give a shit.
Happens all too often. Made an appointment with a lovely girl at well regarded incall place. Got there and was told that she was "about to do another session". I guess they assumed that the typical customer is desperate enough at that point that he'll tolerate such idiotic conduct. So sorry, but after a break in period of coming to understand what I will and will not put up with, my policy is to walk rather than signal that I will accept behavior like that in the future. So, I got dressed and prepared to leave. Didn't get mad or point a finger. Just made it clear, you pull bullshit, you don't get my dough. End of story, O.K. ? To my surprise, they went and got her back from her "other session" and profusely apologized. The other guy must have been pissed as hell,'cause she's a pretty lady.
But, Yo, I am paying the same hourly rate that I'd pay to a degreed professional, and I demand professional conduct when it comes to agreements about time, price, or service. Mess up or jerk me around, and I get angry, not pitiful, horny, or desperate.
Whining is the absolute worst. Whiners get the boot with no discussion, no recourse. I have gotten up off the bed, five minutes into the hour, all this in a nice, "upscale" place,
told the girl very firmly that I didn't give a damn what she thought, told the management she was an idiot, and left.
In general, the way people conduct themselves in small matters, like how they handle communication, is a major tip off to how they will handle other issues. Ever read Mark McCormack's book "Things They Don't Teach You In Harvard Businees School" ? He looked at everything a person did as important infomation about their probable future conduct.
I'd infinitely prefer top be with a lady whose behavior indicates self respect and respect for others than an egocentric emotional cripple who likes to spread the pain.
Remember what Mark Twain said: "Don't bother trying to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and it annoys the pig."
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